I know what it's like to 'toilet-map' before leaving the house.
I've missed important life events because my symptoms made it impossible to attend. I've bled through protection despite doing everything 'right.' I've experienced the emotional and physical toll of fertility challenges. I've had multiple pelvic surgeries. I've made difficult treatment decisions when there were no easy answers.
I've been dismissed. I've been told 'this is just how it is.'
And now, after 20 years in nursing—the last five as a urogynaecology specialist nurse—I'm on the other side of the consultation desk, working with women who are living their own versions of my story.
Why I Created This Space
Every day in clinic, I see the gap.
There is medical information—clinical, accurate, but often overwhelming and hard to apply to real life. There are patient forums—supportive, but sometimes spreading misinformation or increasing anxiety.
What is missing is the bridge: medically accurate information delivered with genuine empathy from someone who is been both the patient and the practitioner.
That is what this blog aims to be.
What You'll Find Here
Not just 'what is a pessary?' but 'what does it actually feel like to have one fitted, and what questions should I ask?'
Not just clinical definitions of PCOS, but practical strategies for managing symptoms while working full-time and navigating fertility decisions.
Not just surgical facts, but honest discussions about recovery, what to really expect, and how to prepare.
Evidence-based, practical, compassionate—and from someone who truly understands.
This space is for women who are:
- Newly diagnosed and trying to understand what this means for their lives
- Living with chronic pelvic conditions and looking for better management strategies
- Dealing with prolapse, incontinence, or bladder issues
- Navigating fertility challenges or childlessness
- Considering treatment options and want to know what to expect
- Approaching perimenopause with complex gynaecological histories
A Note on Medical Advice
This blog is for education and support—not medical advice. My goal is to empower you with knowledge so you can advocate for yourself and make informed decisions alongside your healthcare team.
Always consult with your doctor or nurse about your specific situation
You're Not Alone
If you're googling symptoms at 2am, sitting in a waiting room trying not to cry, making impossible treatment decisions, or just trying to get through another day—I've been there.
And now I'm here, combining lived experience with professional expertise, to walk alongside you.
Welcome. Let's navigate this together.
— Katerina
BSc, RN, Urogynecology Specialist Nurse